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Chapter 1: States of Matter

Background Research:

• Video Lecture: States of Matter
• Presentation: States of Matter
• Video Discussion: States of Matter with Bill Nye
• Article for Review: Scientists discover a new state of matter for water . . .

Assessments:

• States of Matter Notes Review

Lab Activities:

• Matter on the Move Lab Activity
• Exploring Moisture Lab Activity

Vocabulary Cards:

• States of Matter - English
• States of Matter - Spanish
• States of Matter - Portuguese

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Chapter 2: The Transfer of Heat

Background Research:

• Video Lecture: The Transfer of Heat
• Presentation: The Transfer of Heat
• Video Discussion: Convection Currents in the Atmosphere
• Article for Review: Hot Water Freezes Faster

Assessments:

• The Transfer of Heat Notes Review
• The Transfer of Heat Review

Lab Activities:

• Conduction Lab Activity
• Exploring Thermometers Activity
• Convection Lab Activity
• Radiation Observation Demonstration Worksheet

Vocabulary Cards:

• Transfer of Heat - English
• Transfer of Heat - Spanish
• Transfer of Heat - Portuguese

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Chapter 3: Temperature, Thermal Energy, & Heat

Background Research:

• Video Lecture: Temperature, Thermal Energy, & Heat
• Presentation: Temperature, Thermal Energy, & Heat
• Video Discussion: Heat with Bill Nye
• Article Review: Second Law of Thermodynamics

Assessments:

• Temperature, Thermal Energy, & Heat Notes Review

Lab Activities:

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Vocabulary Cards:

• Temperature, Thermal Energy, & Heat - English
• Temperature, Thermal Energy, & Heat - Spanish
• Temperature, Thermal Energy, & Heat - Portuguese

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Performance Assessment

For this performance assessment, students will demonstrate their understanding of the thermal energy, transfer of heat, and temperature by designing, building, and testing solar ovens.

• Solar Oven Assessment